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July 22, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN THE DEMO FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (91,000) during the week of July 14, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in the demo for the 6th week in a row. “Nightline” posted week-to-week increases in Adults 25-54 (+12% – 148,000 vs. 132,000) and Adults 18-49 (+7% – 91,000 vs. 85,000), hitting a 4-week high in the key Adult news demo — since w/o 6/16/25. “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+16% – 685,000 vs. 591,000), Adults 25-54 (+3% – 148,000 vs. 144,000) and Adults 18-49 (+17% – 91,000 vs. 78,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the new “Superman” movie; a new book that reveals stunning details of Idaho college murders; music icon Cyndi Lauper looking back on her storied career; Miley Cyrus’ new visual album, “Something Beautiful,” on Disney+; the 1995 disappearance of a TV anchor, now the focus of the ABC News Studios series “Her Last Broadcast: Th

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July 15, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (725,000) and Adults 18-49 (85,000) during the week of July 7, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 2nd week in a row. “Nightline” posted Total Viewer gains both week to week (+9% – 725,000 vs. 663,000) and year to year (+11% – 725,000 vs. 655,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the catastrophic flooding in Texas; University of Idaho victims’ loved ones speaking out after killer’s plea deal; the show’s year-long reporting on students who struggle with substance abuse as they fight for their recovery in hopes of graduating from Denver’s 5280 High School; the “Jaws” 50th anniversary celebration on Martha’s Vineyard; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries “Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers”; ”Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania candidly sharing her experience with taking weight loss medication; “Squid Game” b

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July 9, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (663,000) and Adults 18-49 (96,000) the week of June 30, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in both measures. “Nightline” improved on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+8% – 138,000 vs. 128,000) and Adults 18-49 (+9% – 96,000 vs. 88,000). “Nightline” saw gains on the same week last year in Total Viewers (+3% – 663,000 vs. 644,000) and Adults 18-49 (+4% – 96,000 vs. 92,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case; co-anchor Juju Chang’s sit down with Todd and Julie Chrisley in one of their first interviews since their release from federal prison; Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, agreeing to plead guilty to all counts; New Kids on the Block kicking off first ever Las Vegas residency and more. NOTE: On Friday (7/4/25), “Nightline” was coded as a special due to

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June 24, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (889,000), Adults 25-54 (216,000) and Adults 18-49 (158,000) the week of June 16, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board for the 2nd week in a row. In addition, “Nightline” took the top spot in Total Viewers for the 5th straight week. “Nightline” increased week to week in Total Viewers (+7% – 889,000 vs. 833,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months – since w/o 1/13/25. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains year to year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+16% – 889,000 vs. 766,000), Adults 25-54 (+23% – 216,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (+39% – 158,000 vs. 114,000). On Monday (6/16/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.112 million) in 5 months – since 1/13/25. This week, “Nightline” covered the verdict of not guilty of murder in Karen Read’s retrial and the prosecution’s key witn

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June 17, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (833,000), Adults 25-54 (231,000) and Adults 18-49 (165,000) the week of June 9, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” across the board. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+11% – 833,000 vs. 752,000), Adults 25-54 (+55% – 231,000 vs. 149,000) and Adults 18-49 (+72% – 165,000 vs. 96,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in 5 months and strongest numbers in both key Adult demos in nearly 6 months – since weeks of 1/13/25 and 12/23/24, respectively. On Wednesday (6/11/25), “Nightline” scored its most-watched telecast (1.049 million) in 5 months and strongest delivery in Adults 25-54 (404,000) in 1 year – since 1/13/25 and 6/6/24, respectively. On Friday (6/13/25), “Nightline” delivered its best Adults 18-49 performance (298,000) in over 8 months – since 8/30/24. This week, “

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June 10, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (752,000), the week of June 2, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 3rd week in a row. On Thursday (6/5/25), “Nightline” scored its strongest telecast in Adults 25-54 (259,000) in nearly 3 months and best Adults 18-49 delivery (202,000) in 5 months – since 3/14/25 and 1/13/25, respectively. This week, “Nightline” covered the manhunt for former police chief and convict dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks”; how content creators are giving an inside look of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial; convicted murderer Jamie Snow’s fight to clear himself of a murder he says he didn’t commit; Gloria Gaynor discussing her upcoming album, “Happy Tears”; a look back at Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley’s 20-year career in new documentary “1.6 Seconds”; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries, “Not Her First Rodeo,” which showcases the passion of female bull rid

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June 10, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (752,000), the week of June 2, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 3rd week in a row. On Thursday (6/5/25), “Nightline” scored its strongest telecast in Adults 25-54 (259,000) in nearly 3 months and best Adults 18-49 delivery (202,000) in 5 months – since 3/14/25 and 1/13/25, respectively. This week, “Nightline” covered the manhunt for former police chief and convict dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks”; how content creators are giving an inside look of the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial; convicted murderer Jamie Snow’s fight to clear himself of a murder he says he didn’t commit; Gloria Gaynor discussing her upcoming album, “Happy Tears”; a look back at Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley’s 20-year career in new documentary “1.6 Seconds”; ABC News Studios’ new docuseries, “Not Her First Rodeo,” which showcases the passion of female bull riders;

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June 6, 2025

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NETWORK-WIDE COVERAGE CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

ABC News announces special monthlong, network-wide coverage to honor and celebrate Pride Month. Starting Sunday, June 1, ABC News is showcasing in-depth reporting, powerful interviews, and original features that spotlight LGBTQ+ trailblazers, stories and issues important to the community. Special coverage includes the following: “Good Morning America” and “GMA3” is bringing back “GMA Out Loud!,” a special series about the LGBTQ+ community and its history, resilience and joy. It begins with “Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality,” a heartfelt tribute to the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Later, “GMA” welcomes beloved queer icon George Takei for a live interview, reflecting on the community’s progress and ongoing challenges. Correspondent Becky Worley takes a closer look at “guncles” (aka gay uncles), who are joyfully redefining family roles with warmth, humor and love. And the month wraps up with a spotlight on pride events across the country, amplifying the voices of those

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June 3, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (812,000), Adults 25-54 (173,000) and Adults 18-49 (118,000) for the week of May 26, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” For the 2nd week in a row, “Nightline” posted increases in Total Viewers (+6% – 812,000 vs. 764,000), Adults 25-54 (+30% – 173,000 vs. 133,000) and Adults 18-49 (+37% – 118,000 vs. 86,000), turning in its strongest numbers across the board in more than 4 months — since w/o 1/13/25. “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 (+10% – 173,000 vs. 157,000) and Adults 18-49 (+4% – 118,000 vs. 114,000). This week, “Nightline” covered the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and his former personal assistant’s testimony; reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley being freed from prison following a presidential pardon and the news conference after their release; Joanna “Jojo” Levesque being back on tour with “Too Much to

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May 28, 2025

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (764,000) for the week of May 19, 2025, based on Live+Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+18% – 764,000 vs. 650,000), Adults 25-54 (+21% – 133,000 vs. 110,000) and Adults 18-49 (+41% – 86,000 vs. 61,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 12 weeks — since w/o 2/24/25. This week “Nightline” covered the latest happenings inside the Sean “Diddy” Combs criminal trial, including testimony from rapper Kid Cudi and testimony from a male escort; the killing of two Israeli embassy staff members who were shot outside of an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.; the conviction of eight people in the 2016 Kim Kardashian jewelry heist; how airline delays and cancellations mount as the nation deals with an air traffic controller shortage; Angela Bassett’s return to

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ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ADULTS 18-49, LEADING CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ IN THE DEMO FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN ALL KEY TARGET DEMOS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE WEEK, AND CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN TOTAL VIEWERS FOR THE 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK.

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’ FOR THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE WEEK

ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL NETWORK-WIDE COVERAGE CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 AND ADULTS 18-49 VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

ABC NEWS’ ‘NIGHTLINE’ RANKS NO. 1 IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. CBS’ ‘AFTER MIDNIGHT’ AND NBC’S ‘LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS’

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